\"Real\" windows boot CD

[The_Flames]

vtnamus, what you are asking is breaking the rules, so please dont

Semios, an ISO builder would be great.

oh BTW Ive seen a win95 under 10 Mb page recently, could this be of use to you?

if it could, let me know and I'll hunt it down again and post the url

[Semios]

A Few tricks to make an iso that won't hardware detect on other systems - this is useful if you are going to do no multimedia.

1. rename sysdm.cpl sys.cpl
2. delete cfgmgr32.dll
3. delete all contents of windows/inf folder
4. delete all subkeys in hklm\system\currentcontrolset\enum

I'm working on my last iso right now - it's  asystem maintenance cd with a boot menu with these options:

1. run with program files on cd - requires only a 48MB ramdisk (that's right, windows directory is down to less than 500 files and 43MB)
2. run with program files on hd - 60 mb ramdisk
3.program files on hd with 110 mb ramdisk
4.program files on hd with 220 mb ramdisk
plus,
4 more options like the above, only 5 mb larger ramdisk for each and with ntfs98

I think that after a while I'm going to publish my file list and my registry as a text file, if not a batch file that would set the whole thing up for you.

lates,

Semios

[Semios]

errr - sorry,

that reg key is not hklm\system\currentcontrolset\enum but instead hklm\enum

(got mixed up between xp and 98)

and don't delete ALL the files in the inf directory - you need to leave the apps and applets files.

and if you want ntfs98 to work:
you need to not delete cfgmgr32.dll, but do rename sysdm.cpl
leave machine*.pnf, mshdc.* swenum.pnf and I would leave setup.pnf and layout*.pnf too.

ntfs98 needs the ide controllers to work properly in order to work.

by the way, win386.swp - set it in system fron control panel, and the far left tab - or else edit the system.ini file (under [386enh]. should look something like this:
PagingDrive=X:
MinPagingFileSize=5120
MaxPagingFileSize=5120

I am recently setting it up on c: - from past experience I believe that if you don't have a c, windows will try to put it on the next available drive - but that's a supposition.

gotta run,

Semios

[paulpma]

Hello, all

Guys, you are discussing great subjects, but I need your help, i am kinda new to bootdisk, but know computers 4 a while.

I need help to find or build cd boot disk which will support 32-bit mode. Cause there is come programs that will not run like xxcopy.

Please help me.

In return I can send your Read/write NTFS program that is great for boot disks.

Thank you.

[Guest_Pete]

Try BARTs bootable CD - PE Builder

http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

[Guest_sobac]

vtnamus:
You probably do not need a Win9x CD anyway, though one would be amusing to play with. Between multiboot, WinPE, ERD Commander, NTFSDOS, Linux, DOS, Windows 3.1 (it can run from CD) and FreeDOS bootables you can access and fix most computers.
WinPE bootable CDs (via newly Microsoft-tolerated PE Builder or the official OPK CD, which is cheap via pricewatch.com) kick ass. Unfortunately many discussions containing useful data on the ADDITION of tools and other operating systems to these CDs are also on boards whose links sometimes violate the posting guidelines here.
Search engines and usenet are your friends if you want the data, and the term  "khauyeung" will reveal lots of worthwhile info.

[Semios]

32 bit mode boot cd:

Its pretty easy to use bart's pe builder and dload it now b4 it disappears again.  IT won't run _EVERYTHING_ though!
get it here:  http://www.nu2.nu/nu2files/pebuilder3010.zip


Use the instructions here http://members.rogers.com/khauyeung/WinPE_..._Plus_Howto.txt

to load a ramdisk  (Ignore ramdrv.sys entries though).  
Get the ramdisk driver here: http://home.tiscali.be/tisc1234/RAMDisk/RAMDisk.exe


I put all my progs on the ramdisk, that way the cd isn't spinning all the time.  I also use a43 file manager with this, as well as AntiVir PE, 7-zip and partition magic 7 - plus some other stuff.  great little tool - although it won't do all that my windows98cd will do!!!  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

hope it helps someone.

oh, and by the way - anyone here got the experience to finish up my batch file that will set up a win98cd?  it's almost done but I'm tired of messing with it - the process is similar to bart's but a little simpler and less options.  if you interested, post.

[khalidnet2002]

[quote name=\'Semios\' date=\'Sep 12 2003, 06:33 PM\']oh, and by the way - anyone here got the experience to finish up my batch file that will set up a win98cd?  it's almost done but I'm tired of messing with it - the process is similar to bart's but a little simpler and less options.  if you interested, post.[/quote]
can u post a simple 123...steps instead of ur complete tutorial.

in fact i got every requirements u mentioned but the tutorial become somewhat difficult to me at the last steps.
can u kindly summarize ur method in simpler way.
thanx in advance.

[doo-doo]

I made a Win98 Live CD based on Semios' guide. It worked on one computer but I couldn't boot it to another box. Should this CD be able to boot on different machines?

Doo-doo

[khalidnet2002]

[quote name=\'khalidnet2002\' date=\'Oct 4 2003, 03:26 PM\'][quote name=\'Semios\' date=\'Sep 12 2003, 06:33 PM\']oh, and by the way - anyone here got the experience to finish up my batch file that will set up a win98cd?  it's almost done but I'm tired of messing with it - the process is similar to bart's but a little simpler and less options.  if you interested, post.[/quote]
can u post a simple 123...steps instead of ur complete tutorial.

in fact i got every requirements u mentioned but the tutorial become somewhat difficult to me at the last steps.
can u kindly summarize ur method in simpler way.
thanx in advance. [/quote]
 answer please.

[Bug0049]

Have you guys considered doing something with Roxio's Direct CD for write access to the CD?  I really doubt it would work but its just a suggestion.

[SteveB]

Hi all,
Most interesting - I've already done much the same for my diskless nodes (see http://www.nelliott.demon.co.uk/distribute...less/index.html ) running SETI - and would now like to do the same with a USB Drive (is there a more appropraite topic ?)

[LP]

For those of you who've managed to successfully create a boot CD with ERD Commander 2002....may I ask a question?

I installed the program, ran it, and got to the last step where it says it is going to build the ISO image.  After I put in the path where I want the image, it then attempts to build the image but then there is an error.

The error seems to deal with the ntdll.dll file - really not much info about the error itself.  The program did create all the files/directories that are to be included in this image, and the file ntdll is there under \I386\System32.

Thanks in advance.

[Evilvoice]

SteveB, this may be more geared towards you, but I have created a 5mb version of win98, which is really cool, doesnt do much, but still neat.  What I would like to do though is to find out what is needed so it will run cdrecord  (most should know what the file is), I am unsure as to what is missing in the 5mb windows that is causing it not to work, if anyone knows what I need to add, or if someone has made a small 98, bigger than 5mb, but smaller than a full install that runs cdrecord, I would love to hear about it, and know how you accomplished it.  I know this seems strange, but I want a small, bootable image that can boot me into a gui just to run cdrecord.

[CR]

[quote name=\'LP\' date=\'Oct 17 2003, 07:12 AM\']For those of you who've managed to successfully create a boot CD with ERD Commander 2002....may I ask a question?

I installed the program, ran it, and got to the last step where it says it is going to build the ISO image.  After I put in the path where I want the image, it then attempts to build the image but then there is an error.

The error seems to deal with the ntdll.dll file - really not much info about the error itself.  The program did create all the files/directories that are to be included in this image, and the file ntdll is there under \I386\System32.

Thanks in advance.[/quote]
 Never had that problem with erd2002 - I would try going to the directory where ERD 2003 tells you the temporary files have been created BEFORE it attempts to make the ISO file. Then use an ISO tool (Ultra Iso is my fav)  to make the ISO image and burn it to CD. Good luck. http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

[Guest]

---Had a typo - sorry----
Never had that problem with erd2002 - I would try going to the directory where ERD **2002** tells you the temporary files have been created BEFORE it attempts to make the ISO file. Then use an ISO tool (Ultra Iso is my fav)  to make the ISO image and burn it to CD. Good luck. http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

[momoaal]

about "ERD Commander 2003" !!

i downlaoded it .. about 69 mb!!   a cracked version !!
and it it's really great ..... it made the cd in minutes !  very amazing ...

But ,, i have a little problme ...... !
after i burned the .iso image on a RW-CD ... i tried it ..
it boots fine ... but , it asks for some  [color=\"red\"]Activation Key [/color]!!

any one knows any key that works with it !!

and ...
do i have to enter it every time i run the CD !

thanks  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

[jobu]

http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />
1) where did you get this from
2) if you got this from ttdown....  it is missing the SSG crack  which properly pathes logon.exe in the temp iso file
3) this particular app is rather tricky to get patched. (it took me 3 tries with the right schtuff)

get the SSG crack....  with the ttdown dl of this.... and follow the instructions (all) very carefully

I have this working (No activation asked for).... but I have only tested on my machine.....

good luck

[momoaal]

well... thanks for your reply .
but . , i don't really know what u r talking abut ! , what is ttdown....??
and what is SSG crack  ??

are those sites or what ..... !?

i got my version from kazaA  or imesh ! i don't remember ......!
but it's a full version !
(Erd.Commander.2003.(Cracked.By.Gammapooka.-.No.License.Key.Needed))
this is what they said !!!

can u plz tell me more details ! how to fix my current version !!
or ! do i have to download another version ?? from where ??

more details plz ....

Thanks ..

[Flounder]

There is a Website by this guy named bart who has created a program called PE Builder that takes files from your XP disk to create a bootable CDRom that will boot a pc to a Gui interface that has full access to NTFS drives.  It also allows plugins that allow all types of prorams to run and many people have made plugins for different software and device drivers. Check it out!
"http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/"